Slit Skin Smear-AFB

Q: What is slit skin smear for AFB?

The skin smear is considered to be a test in which small cuts are made in your skin, and then the sample is taken. This sample would be stained further to look for the multibacillary (MB) leprosy, being a bacillus resistant to acid. In case there are no bacteria, the paucibacillary leprosy could also be found.

Q: What is skin smear for AFB positive?

If the AFB smear comes out to be positive, it usually means that there is probably another TB or infection, however with AFB culture, it would be needed to confirm diagnosis. Culture results could take several weeks, so the doctor could decide to treat the corresponding infection.

Q: What is slit-skin smear stained with?

One would be able to stain the smears using the Ziehl-Neelsen method. The stain with a percent of 1% carbol fuchsin, leading to colorization of everything red. This causes a wash out stain with a 1% acid-alcohol, which further removes the respective stain from everything except M. leprae.

Q: What two diseases can be diagnosed by slit skin smear?

The slit skin smear examination is a simple and rapid, decisive test aiding in the diagnosis of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. This is considered a useful screening test, especially in the case of Sezary syndrome and diseases with any specific skin infiltrate.

Q: What is modified Zn stain for slit skin smear?

The Modified Ziehl–Neelsen causes staining of the skin smears. This becomes the diagnostic and therapeutic significance marker for the disease leprosy, which further does not require any sophisticated equipment. The proper knowledge of this also becomes essential to obtain accurate results.

Q: What is the purpose of the smear preparation?

The goal of this smear preparation becomes appropriate concentration of the cells on the slide and then it cements them to not wash off during subsequent staining procedure.

Q: Where can I get myself tested for Slit Skin Smear-AFB?

You could get yourself tested for Slit Skin Smear-AFB at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. We would be happy to assist you in getting your sample by trained staff and technicians.

Q: Can I get doctors consultation at Ganesh Diagnostic for Slit Skin Smear-AFB?

Yes, a free doctor’s consultation is available for all individuals. Either before the test or after the test, you can avail this facility at our center, online, or in person.

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Description

For treatment purposes, the number of skin lesions and nerves affected divides leprosy patients into two groups: those with multibacillary (MB) leprosy and those with paucibacillary (PB) leprosy.

A skin smear is a test in which a small cut is made in the skin, and a sample is taken.

The sample is then stained to look for multibacillary (MB) leprosy, a bacillus resistant to acid. If there are no bacteria, paucibacillary leprosy can be found.

Why done?

The Leprosy Skin Smear Test is used to diagnose the below symptoms

Skin blemishes
Several weeks or months of lumps or bumps
Pale skin lesions
Muscle weakness

Procedure

The lab technician will provide details.

How does one prepare for the test?

No preparation is needed.

Required documents for Skin Slit Smear-AFB Test

A doctor's prescription.
A valid government ID.

After care

No care is required.

The cost of the skin slit smear-AFB Test in Delhi

The Skin Smear Test price varies INR 200 to INR 1500 by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.